Open letter to Hr.Ms. Ambassador to Thailand Mr. Joan A. Boer
As a result of the major flooding currently ravaging Thailand, I have sent an open letter to the Dutch Ambassador in Thailand, Mr. Joan A. Boer written.
EO on the Thai tour
In the EO program 'Destination Unknown', presenter Klaas van Kruistum challenges two young people to go on a journey to a place they cannot imagine at all. In one of the episodes, two young Dutch girls travel to the Thai seaside resort of Pattaya. “In the midst of beer and Dutch hits, Anne (18) and Lisa (20), two sisters from Waspik in Brabant, say 'yes' to Klaas' challenge to join the …
An unforgettable holiday
Everyone gets to know Thailand in their own way. But he will not soon forget how a young Frenchman experienced his first time in LOS... This is the true story of a 25-year-old Frenchman who goes to Thailand for three weeks with his backpack. On the receipt, with the Lonely Planet under the arm. Because that's how many young people his age do it. He has read a lot about the country and seen it on television. From the …
Early voting for Isaan girls in Bangkok
On Sunday, June 26, 2011, anyone who would not be able to vote on July 3 or, like Isaan girls working in Bangkok who do not want to make the long journey to Isaan to cast their vote, could do so now in Bangkok. One condition was that they had registered for this 30 days in advance. Normally, without registering, you vote where you are registered. I am …
Catching fish in Thailand
This video received in from Trees. I'm not an angler, but enthusiasts will have their mouths watering.
Staff wanted for Thai takeaway restaurant
For a new Thai takeaway restaurant in Dieren (Gld), we are urgently looking for a: Professional Thai cook He/she is a qualified Thai cook with extensive work experience in a Thai restaurant. The daily menu and à la carte are cooked. The candidate must therefore be able to prepare authentic Thai/Isaan dishes quickly and independently. He/she manages an assistant cook and is jointly responsible for purchasing. Assistant cook/service He/she has …
Tropical jacket
Like many older people, my mother, who died years ago, used proverbs and sayings that are hardly common today. “He has the tropical nonsense in his head” was such an old saying that recently swirled through my mind again. The Kramers' Dutch dictionary literally reads: 'Mental illness of white people in the tropics'. Added up, I have spent quite a few years in tropical places and I think my mind is still reasonably in order, …
Crisis on the foreign exchange market: consequences for the Thai baht and euro exchange rate
In this very extensive article, the author describes the current economic and currency crisis that has serious consequences for the West. The value of the Euro will continue to fall against the Thai Baht. This will make it increasingly difficult for some expats and retirees to continue living in Thailand. The author, who wishes to remain anonymous, has conducted his own research into facts and relies on public sources and expert statements. The result: a bleak scenario.
Withdrawals in Bangkok at no extra cost
Much to the chagrin of expats and tourists, Thai banks once believed they should charge fees for cash withdrawals via ATMs.
Eel season in Hua Hin
By Pim Hoonhout It's eel time again, so I bought a kilo to smoke and a kilo to stew. Fortunately, the Thai lady was kind enough to clean them for me because I really hate that. After half an hour I was allowed to pick them up, so I bought fresh pods for 10 euro cents during that time. That thought makes your mouth water...
The good sides of the Dutch embassy in Bangkok
There is a lot to do about the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will investigate abuses such as corruption and abuse of power. There would have been tampering with passport applications, naturalizations and a Thai accountant employed by the Embassy has pushed back a lot of money. Expenses that are on the edge and an ambassador who doesn't take things too seriously with extravagant escapades and associated costs. Whether the claims are true…
A free Saturday night in Chiang Mai
First of all let me introduce myself, I am a Fleming and married to a Thai partner from Chiang Rai. Have been living in Chiang Mai for several years in a multicultural “moo Baan” with nationals from the Netherlands, Canada, Germany, England and the US. Say a ratio of 65/35 percent Thai/Farang. Last Saturday, May 15, my wife, who loves the game very much, especially the English Premier League, went to the …
Just to the Dutch Embassy
by: Pim Hoonhout After so many years in Thailand you are used to not making a script. So many preparations have been made to make everything run smoothly as possible, for the name of a foster child. We already knew that the government agencies were closed on the 13th, so on that day we went to Bangkok with the now infamous kamikaze 15 person VAN. When we arrived at the Victory monument, we already got the feeling of …
Panic in touristic Thailand
Colin de Jong – Pattaya Received several panic calls last Wednesday from worried compatriots who had heard that the Thai airport was occupied. Tried to calm down our compatriots but some were so worried that they didn't want to take any chances and headed headlong from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. The Americans and English now gave negative travel advice for the whole of Thailand. The Americans have even relocated their embassy temporarily and always respond…
Police and army: a collection of klutz
By Joop van Breukelen The actions of the police and army in Bangkok are a succession of mistakes, ignorance and impotence. The question now is whether the managers are unwilling or unable to intervene. First of all, the soldiers had to flee last 'black Saturday', leaving behind an arsenal of weapons, ammunition and vehicles. Today they showed yet another example of ignorance. A 'special' commando unit had surrounded the not inconsiderable SC-Hotel to remove three remaining leaders from …